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MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

Hosted by Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, Christina Warren

MacBreak Weekly, hosted by Leo Laporte with Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell and Christina Warren, covers Apple news, products and industry developments. The show has 20 episodes in its feed and releases weekly on Tuesdays, with a median length of about 2 hours 25 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of about $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

Long-running Apple news show with a large ratings base and a loyal weekly audience

  • Apple Podcasts shows 2,121 ratings and a 3.8 average across a show listed since 2006.
  • Four experienced Apple commentators give weekly analysis of hardware, software and company news.
  • Episodes run roughly two and a half hours, so a mid-roll gives sustained listener attention.
Best forconsumer electronicsaccessories and software for Apple users
Watch forEstimated download figures are inferred from ratings, and the ratings are polarized, with 1,207 five-star and 332 one-star reviews.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Technology & Computing85%
Business & Finance10%
Hobbies & Interests5%
Formats
co-hosted banter, panel discussion, news analysis
Tone
analytical, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
2 hours to 2 hours 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: About 2,121 Apple Podcasts ratings, a show over 15 years old, a weekly cadence, 2 to 3 hour episodes, a TWiT network host with a high Podcast Index popularity bucket of 9, and a membership funding link.
Audience asks aboutWhat Apple's latest product announcements mean for buyersWhether upcoming Apple hardware is worth upgrading toHow Apple's AI features such as the new Siri compare with competitors
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom8%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The description and funding links promote Club TWiT membership ($5 or $10 per month) for ad-free feeds, and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent titles.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover Apple hardware, software, pricing and legal disputes, with no flags for adult or violent content; the explicit flag is 0.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 100 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

MacBreak Weekly covers all things Apple: Leo, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren analyze every bit of news from the most interesting company in tech. From AI to Vision Pro, iPad to iPhone, these Apple experts know-all and tell-all. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this…
MacBreak Weekly (Audio)'s own show description from the podcast feed

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About MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

MacBreak Weekly is a long-running Apple news and analysis podcast published by TWiT. Hosted by Leo Laporte with Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell and Christina Warren, according to the feed and the show's website, it covers hardware, software, AI features and business news from Apple in a panel format. The feed lists 20 episodes released weekly on Tuesdays, with a median runtime of about 2 hours 25 minutes.

Apple Podcasts shows 2,121 ratings with a 3.8 average and a listing dating back to 2006. These signals suggest an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a publisher figure. The likely audience is technology-engaged Apple users, with most listeners probably in the United States.

The show has no visible sponsors in the feed and promotes Club TWiT membership instead. A host-read mid-roll would likely cost about $360 to $2,000 per episode, suited to consumer electronics and Apple accessory brands.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. MacBreak Weekly (Audio) can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about MacBreak Weekly (Audio)

How much does MacBreak Weekly charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. The rate is an estimate from public signals, not a published price.

What is MacBreak Weekly about?

MacBreak Weekly is a weekly Apple news show in which Leo Laporte and co-hosts analyze hardware, software, AI features and company news. Episodes typically run about two and a half hours.

How do I contact MacBreak Weekly about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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